February Events

We continue to meet alternate Thursdays at KIrkby Stephen Methodist Church (opposite the Spar Shop), where we enjoy fellowship over tea and coffee followed by guided activities and usually end with singing some favourite songs of old.

We are always ready to accept newcomers and volunteer helpers. For more information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or [email protected]

The Upper Eden History Society meets October to April 7.30pm, in the Coffee Bar, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, for a series of monthly lectures, usually the third Monday in each month. Visitors very welcome. £3 per meeting.

7.00 pm. Join local musician Paul Harrison (Room Full of Mirrors, The Thieving Magpies) for a friendly open mic night. All welcome, any age, any ability. Just turn up, plug in and play. Cost: pay what you want. For more information visit http://www.kirkbystephencommunityarts.co.uk

Brough Memory Club has now relaunched as the Thursday People meeting at Brough Methodist Chuch again on alternate Thursdays. This group is now for all who want to come together for a chat over tea/coffee with optional activities or crafts.

We are always ready to accept newcomers and volunteer helpers. For more information contact Tony Taylor on 017683 42702 or [email protected]

Friday 15th February – Prize Bingo – The Inn at Brough

Eyes down everyone….! Starts at 7pm with proceeds to Brough Pre-school Nursery.

Whatever the weather you will be warm and dry if you shop with us. Note our earlier (Winter) closing. Buy lamb, beef, pork, fish, poultry, eggs, bread, cheeses, cakes, vegetables, photography, jewellery and much much more from our regular stalls.
3rd Saturday every month, no admission charge!

Enquiries – David 015396 26040

Saturday 16th February – Valentine’s Dance – Warcop Parish Hall

7.30pm til late. Live music performed by local band and friends `Cover Note’. Licensed bar (wine, fizz, lager, gin, soft drinks available to purchase) Bring and share buffet. Raffle. Tickets £7.50 including welcome drink. Music to start 7.30pm with food served at 8.00pm. To book tickets contact Carol White on 017683 53450 or Caroline Shaw at [email protected]. Fundraising for Warcop Parish Hall.

Wednesday 20th February – `The History of Newbiggin – From Torphin (1160) to The Forrests (1910) – Newbiggin on Lune Village Hall

presented by Ravenstonedale Parish History Group, with Les Neal. Admission – members £2.00, non-members £3.00, including refreshments. For more information contact Val Fermer on 07798 688057 or leave a message on http://www.ravenstonedalehistory.org.uk

Starring Glen Close and Jonathan Pryce. When Joseph Castleman (Jonathan Pryce) wins the Nobel Prize for Literature the first person he shares the news with is his wife Joan (Glenn Close, in what will surely be an Oscar-nominated performance). However, what should be the culmination of a great literary career, proves to be the unravelling of a relationship built around a carefully and deliberately maintained secret. Pryce and Close are in career-best form in this gripping drama. Featuring an equally impressive supporting turn from Christian Slater, as the journalist with an itch to scratch.

Doors open 7.00pm. Screening 7.15pm. Adults £4 if booked at least 24 hours in advance, £4.50 on the door, U16’s £2.50. Refreshments available during the interval, including ice creams. To book your tickets in advance please email [email protected]

Join us for a sit down meal including 10 special dishes served from around the world that are bound to keep you guessing. Along with a local DJ playing the best music from the 60’s and prizes to be won if you can guess the countries, ingredients and identify the flags! At £20 a ticket, what is not to like? For every £1 we raise the Bill Gates Foundation will give another £2.

7pm start. For more information or to guarantee you place contact Litini on 07970 526153 or [email protected]

Eric (Rob Brydon) suffering from a mid-life crisis finds camaraderie and a new sense of self-worth by joining a synchronized swimming team, made up of a motley bunch of middle-aged men who swim together to combat life’s loneliness. Sure, they may be a bit of a paunchy team of swimmers, but they’re determined to prove they have what it takes to be a whirling, twirling, scissor-kicking aquatic dream team. And they’ve set their sights on the ultimate prize: representing England in the world synchronized championship!

Doors open 2.30pm, starts 3.00pm. Tickets on door £5 (in advance £4.50) under 16’s £3. Phone 017683 41033. Home baked refreshments on sale during the interval. For more information ring 01768 899444 or see http://www.edenarts.co.uk